Obituary of John George "Bing" Humphrey

Passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at LHSC – University Hospital with family at his side. Cherished husband to the late Eileen Humphrey (Murphy) and much loved father to Donna Norton (Jim) and Margo Barber (Bill). Proud Grandpa to Peter John Brown and Great Grandson Matthew Brown. John will be sadly missed by his brother William "Bill" Humphrey of Windsor, many nephews and nieces and friends across Canada. John was predeceased by brothers Ralph, Asa, Robert and sisters Ester and Ruth. John was a WW 2 Veteran and served with the Merchant Navy from 1941-1946. After the war he went to work for Canada Dry Beverages in Windsor, Ontario as a Driver Salesman and advanced to Sales Manager. He retired in 1985 as Director of Franchise Operations from Canada Dry Limited Head Office in Downsview, Ontario. "Bing" was an avid hunter, photographer, gardener and arborist. He planted hundreds of trees during his lifetime. He also made terrific sauerkraut and horseradish. Cremation has taken place and in keeping with Bing’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or memorial service. Special thanks to the Staff at McCormick Home for the kindness and caring shown to our Dad, as well as to the Doctors and Nurses at LHSC-University Hospital and the Palliative Care Team. No flowers please – donations to a charity of your choice if you wish. Logan Funeral Home, 371 Dundas St., in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.loganfh.ca. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to John Humphrey. Services: Requested Charity Charity of Choice